Zero-carbon water vertiport aims to boost eVTOL aircraft industry growth
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Air taxis continue to gain momentum, but a challenge is resurfacing: In many cities, there are few places for them to land. AutoFlight believes it has an answer. The company introduced zero-carbon water vertiport that moves along rivers, lakes or coastal areas. This solar-powered platform serves as a mobile hub for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and aims to eliminate one of the biggest barriers to growth.
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AutoFlight’s solar-powered water vertiport shows how air taxis could finally gain flexible landing spots. (Auto Flight)
Landing bottleneck holding air taxis back
eVTOL air taxis It promises fast journeys that bypass traffic and turn long journeys into short flights. The idea first emerged with the introduction of helicopter passenger services in the US and Britain in the 1940s and 50s. These initial attempts ended because they only reached a few locations. Rooftops and cluttered scaffolding created new choke points. Without enough landing strips, the entire system stopped.
AutoFlight’s new sliding vertiport reverses the model. Rather than forcing cities to build fixed sites that take years to complete, Vertiport is going on the plane.
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The mobile platform supports rapid charging and takeoff of many eVTOL aircraft in real-world conditions. (Auto Flight)
Inside the zero carbon water vertiport
Vertiport sits on a self-propelled barge with a deck covered in solar panels. It uses clean energy to charge eVTOLs without relying on grid power. A small cabin serves as a departure lounge and technical room. Operators can reposition the platform wherever demand increases, giving cities much more flexibility.
Works with several AutoFlight aircraft. This includes the six-seat Prosperity cruise ship and the White Shark and CarryAll vehicles used for cargo and industrial duties. They can all land, charge and take off from the same floating hub.
Because the platform is solar-powered and does not require major construction, it can be installed much faster than any site on land.
First public demo on water
AutoFlight demonstrated the entire system at Dianshan Lake near Shanghai on November 22. A 2-tonne eVTOL took off from a floating vertiport during a public test. The company also flew three aircraft and completed live airdrop missions with supplies and life rafts. At the event, it was emphasized how the system supports emergency operations and low altitude logistics.
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The system highlights how floating hubs can increase air mobility in commuting, emergency work and tourism. (Auto Flight)
Five sectors this system could reshape
This new platform supports a wide range of real-world uses that extend far beyond simple city travel.
marine energy maintenance
Offshore wind fields and oil rigs often wait hours for parts or personnel. AutoFlight says the system can increase transport efficiency more than tenfold.
emergency response
Teams can pair wide-area searches with rapid aerial response. This reduces reaction time by more than half and increases the chances of survival.
High frequency commuting
Cities along rivers and bays can create rapid airways without touching roads.
Sea-air tourism
Tour operators can add a “flight plus water” experience to premium trips.
Mobile vertiport clusters
Multiple floating hubs can be connected to a network during intensive travel or disaster relief missions.
How does AutoFlight promote clean air mobility?
Sustainable aviation continues to gain importance. AutoFlight has partnered with CATL to integrate high-safety batteries into both its aircraft and vertiports. The system uses clean energy and low-impact infrastructure. It takes advantage of underutilized water surfaces and avoids major construction. Cities can quickly deploy these pads, helping to increase air mobility more quickly.
What does this mean for you?
air taxis It may seem far-fetched, but this solution solves a real problem. Landing and charging areas remain the missing link. Floating vertiports open the door to fast routes between airports and city centres. They also enable rapid regional hops that shorten travel times and reduce stress. Tourism operators can even use them to launch new water-to-air experiences.
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Kurt’s important takeaways
Air taxis can’t expand without more places to land. AutoFlight’s solar water platform offers a practical option using clean energy and rapid deployment. If cities adopt this model, air mobility could move from concept to everyday use faster than expected.
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